CNA certification in North Dakota

You are entering into an important job in the healthcare industry if you have decided to become a certified nursing assistant.  Although this job is not always glamorous, your will make the difference in the lives of patients and residents of nursing care and healthcare facilities.  It is necessary to enter into a North Dakota accredited training program before you can sit for the nursing assistant certification test.

Training Hours and Requirements

Locate a nursing assistant training program that has been approved and as such meets all curriculum criteria set forth by the state.  These programs will cover a minimum of 75 hours of instruction. This meets the minimum requirements set forth by federal regulations.  There are training programs in the state of North Dakota that cover even more training hours.

Some of your training will take place in classroom.  Other training will be set completing labs.  You will also have hands on training in clinical environments.  Nursing assistant training programs are often held at nursing care facilities and other healthcare facilities.  The training programs for nursing assistants are designed to train individuals to work as well qualified nursing assistants.

CNA Certification Renewal

You will be sent renewal forms about four months before your certification is due to expire.  Nursing assistant certifications are valid for twenty-four months in North Dakota.  You will need to complete the forms and send them back as soon as possible.  All parts of the forms must be completed.  If you do not send the forms back within 3 months, you will receive a final notice reminding you that your certification will soon expire.

Of course, you need to be listed in good standing on the Nursing Aide Registry in the state of North Dakota.  You cannot have any complaints of abuse or misconduct to renew your license.  You must have worked for eight hours during a twenty-four month period.  Those hours do not need to be in a row as long as you have worked as a nursing assistant for at least eight total hours.

CNA Certification transfer through Endorsement to North Dakota

You might not need to complete nursing assistant training in the state of North Dakota if you received your nursing assistant certification in another state.  You should contact the Nursing Assistant registry in North Dakota if you hold a valid certification in another state and are moving to North Dakota.  You will need to complete the form as instructed and remit it to the address provided on the instructions. Also check out Free CNA training in North Dakota

Exact Steps For Transfer

Question:  Would North Dakota allow me to work as a CNA if my certification has not yet lapsed in South Dakota and I am moving to North Dakota?

Answer:  You can certainly apply to have your certification transferred to North Dakota.  You can obtain details on how to apply from the Nurse Aide Registry in North Dakota.  In order for your application to be considered, you will need to verify that your CNA certification is still in good standing as well as current/active in the other state.  You will need to show that you attended a state approved course in your other state successfully.  It is also necessary to verify that you passed the CNA competency exam in that state.  Proof of employment as a CNA in the other state should also be provided when you are applying to transfer your certification to North Dakota.

Contact:

North Dakota Department of Health Division of Health Facilities
600 East Boulevard Avenue, Dept. 301, Bismarck, ND 58505

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